Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Dover-Durham is 30.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Dover-Durham earn an average of $62,510 per year or $30.05 per hour.
  • The percentage of New Hampshire Health Care Social Workers who work in Dover-Durham is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Dover-Durham is less than 1%.

Rankings for Dover-Durham

  • Ranks #6 in New Hampshire for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in New Hampshire for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #124 in the nation for salary and #72 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #490 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to New Hampshire

Dover-Durham Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,510 or $30.05 per hour which is 8% less than the New Hampshire average salary of $68,240.

AverageDover-DurhamNew Hampshire% Difference
Hourly Wage$30.05$32.81-8.41%
Annual Salary$62,510$68,240-8.40%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Dover-Durham Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,510 or $30.05 per hour which is 0% more than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageDover-DurhamU.S.%
Hourly Wage$30.05$29.960.30%
Annual Salary$62,510$62,3100.32%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Dover-Durham earns an average annual salary of $62,063 which compares to the New Hampshire average annual salary of $68,240. per year.

Cost-of-living in Dover-Durham is 1% higher than the New Hampshire average, which means Dover-Durham residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to New Hampshire average.

  • New Hampshire average salary is $68,240.
  • New Hampshire cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,799.
  • Dover-Durham average salary is $62,510.
  • Dover-Durham cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,063.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Dover-Durham$62,510100.72%$62,063
New Hampshire$68,240103.71%$65,799
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Dover-Durham, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $52,020 and $70,350 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $81,040, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $48,410, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year3Under $48,410
15%2 – 4 years4$48,410 – $52,020
25%5 – 9 years8$52,020 – $63,310
25%10 – 14 years8$63,310 – $70,350
15%15 – 20 years4$63,310 – $81,040
10%20+ years3Above $81,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($50,460), and Social Workers ($53,130).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$62,510
Social Workers$53,130
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,460
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Dover-Durham Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Dover-Durham is 30.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,510 per year or $30.05 per hour in Dover-Durham.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Dover-Durham Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,063 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Dover-Durham are Health Care Social Workers($62,510), Social Workers($53,130), Substance Abuse Counselors($50,460).


Additional Salary Reports for Health Care Social Workers in New Hampshire cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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